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Walter Panas High School

Public | PK-12 | 985 students

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Posted March 27, 2012

I am a student in Walter Panas High School, and I feel that while this school may be safe and give students a good environment, it is not academically challenging. School spirit is important, so is self-confidance, but they won't get you into a good college, and they won't help much in the real world.


Posted February 25, 2009

I am a student in the 9th grade. Walter Panas has great clubs and has a educational circulum for all students. The teachers are nice and help is available if you need it. The environment is a very positive one and it is stressed that everyone is important in the school. I think the scholl has a lot to offer. Principal has been in the school for a number of years and have heard nothing but nice things.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 14, 2009

I am a parent and also attended Walter Panas High School. I think the school environment, teaching and support staff to be excellent!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2007

One son graduated 2 years ago, and another this year. Both both loved WPHS and their experiences there. There are many AP classes to challange those students up to the task, in English, Math, Social Studies, Sciences, etc. The teachers are for the most part wonderful educators and really help the students reach their potential. The counselors are terrific, helping both of my sons into their first choice colleges. The environment is friendly, safe and welcoming. My middle school daughter can't wait to attend!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2007

I graduated Panas in 2000. The school was not academically challenging, not did it foster academic excellence. When I entered college, I felt woefully unprepared when compared to my colleagues from other schools. They spoke of classic English literature that I had never head of, let alone read. Obviously, things may have changed in 7 years. However, my experience there was highlighted by a few wonderful teachers. Other than that, I felt that the students really brought down the quality of the educational environment. Perhaps now that Putnam Vally is longer in the Panas district, things have improved.


Posted June 10, 2007

Panas is a school that i feel safe attending. Everyone has great school spirit, and school for me is actually fun.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 31, 2005

Walter Panas is a great high school. They have a wonderful variety of academic programs, great teachers, very involved staff. There are really strong extracurricular programs including band, sports, fitness, art and drama, etc. They have a really nice program for student interested in a career in Early Childhood Education, and the school actually houses and preschool program where the students get hands-on experience working with the kids. The parents of the students are also very involved. The school provides a very safe, friendly environment in which to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2004

Walter Panas High School always had a 'bad reputation' in the district. That may have been years ago. I am proud to say that my son attends WPHS and my daughter will be coming in next year. We are amazed by the level of parent-teacher interaction, the pre-college programs and awareness regarding college, etc. The kids are wholesome, friendly, comfortable with who they are. I fee that this school is less 'pretentious' than some neighboring schools. The principal, assistant principals and staff (counselors) are very perceptive, willing to assist the parents and the students.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

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In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

182 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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75%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

226 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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98%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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91%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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95%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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100%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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90%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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98%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

232 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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96%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students75%
Students with disabilities83%
General population74%

Chemistry

All Students85%
Students with disabilities100%
General population85%

Earth Science

All Students82%
Students with disabilities58%
General population87%

English

All Students98%
Students with disabilities98%
General population99%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students91%
Students with disabilities90%
General population91%

Global History and Geography

All Students94%
Students with disabilities80%
General population97%

Integrated Algebra

All Students95%
Students with disabilities88%
General population96%

Italian

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Living Environment

All Students95%
Students with disabilities82%
General population98%

Physics

All Students90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population90%

Spanish

All Students98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students96%
Students with disabilities85%
General population98%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 51%
Hispanic 16% 21%
Black 8% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 6%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 2%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 92%N/A76%
Female 94%N/A79%
Male 91%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 67%N/A81%
Black or African American 94%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 88%N/A59%
White 94%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 93%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 84%N/A56%
General-Education students 94%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 6%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 51%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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300 Croton Ave
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Phone: (914) 739-2823

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